The Columbus Division of Fire (CFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services to Columbus, Ohio.
[4] The Columbus Division of Fire oversees 35 engine companies, 16 ladder companies, 5 rescue companies, and 40 EMS transport vehicles as well as several special units and reserve apparatus.
[4] There are 1,592 uniformed and 70 civilian professionals serving the citizens of Columbus, Ohio.
At the time, it was the second-largest fire department with the accreditation.
[8] Columbus has numerous historic fire station buildings that are still extant, repurposed for other uses.